EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 15, Problem 1DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain: The reasons as to how an investment banker is a risk taker.
Introduction:
Investment Banker:
A person who works in a financial institution and is responsible for raising capital for governments, business entities, companies, etc. is an investment banker.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1DQ
An investment banker’s main job is to buy securities of businesses and sell them in the market. It involves a great risk as there is always a chance that the securities remain unsold and the investment banker bears the losses.
Explanation of Solution
Investment banking houses purchase stocks of a business at an agreed price and then sell them to individuals or security dealers at that price. The risk department of such institutions measures the risks involved in such transactions, since if such stocks remain unsold, they will have to bear losses.
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Chapter 15 Solutions
EBK FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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